Medical Director- Healthcare and Congregate Settings
Chicago Department of Public Health
Chicago, IL, United States
Dr. Michelle Funk is a veterinarian and epidemiologist by training. After 10 years of clinical practice, she joined the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in 2021, where is currently the Medical Director of Healthcare and Congregate Settings within the Disease Control Bureau. In her current role, she supports infection control and outbreak response for higher risk settings, such as shelters, corrections, healthcare facilities, and schools. She served as Incident Commander for CDPH's New Arrivals response from Dec 2023-May 2024.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose.
Monday, October 20, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM US ET
154 - Outbreak Detection and Beyond, Incorporating IPC Principles in Refugee Settings
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